Sustainable Northwest believes wide-scale microgrid development is an important strategy for increasing energy resilience in rural and tribal communities. Microgrids will provide greater energy independence, resilience, and flexibility for rural and tribal communities. Beginning in 2022, Sustainable Northwest’s Making Energy Work Policy Committee began exploring what policies are needed in Oregon to make microgrids more accessible and affordable.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Fall Energy Symposium, and a special thank you to our event sponsors Energy Trust of Oregon, Wy’East RC&D, Oregon Dept. of Energy, Wisewood, and Oregon Clean Power Co-op.